Egg Drop Project
ObjectiveCreate a design that does not allowan egg to break when dropped fromthe classroom window. Design Requirements
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Design must have a mass of800g or less. This massshould include:
-egg (large egg ~ 60 g)- Your designDesign Rules
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No pre-made containers maybe used. Pre-made containerswould include cups, boxes,plastic eggs, etc.
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You may not wrap your eggwith a product & present thisas your design.
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A design must be created bythe student. Packing a bagfull of one item (like cotton)is not an example of a design.I am interested in seeing your thought process whencreating your design.
Materials that MAY be used:
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Card board (to make acontainer)
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Balloons
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Newspaper/Tissue Paper
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Straws
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Cotton
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Paper clips
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Toothpicks
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Smaller bags
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String
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Rubber bands
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Ask me if you have a differentitem in mind that does not fallon the unapproved list to see ifit is Ok to use.
Designs are due TuesdayEggs will be dropped on Friday,October 23rd.Items that you MAY NOT use include: quilt batting, bubble wrap, packingpeanuts (any type), foam rubber products (Nerf®), polystyrene products(Styrofoam ®), food products, insulation products of any type, stuffedanimals, no liquids, shaving cream, Gak® & Gak- like products. Ask if you areuncertain if the product will be accepted or not.
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